Chapter 2: Trick or Treat

You're late, Ichigo.

Are you the buddy that Kisuke was talking about? Why do I have to dress like this too?

Can't help it. It's Halloween. And let me make this clear, I'm not dressed like this because I want to either.

You're being used like an errand boy again, huh?

I guess you could say that. Anyway, here's your portion of the treats.

Treats? You're giving them to me?

You have to have some treats on you or else you'll be in major trouble when you run into the enemy.

Enemy? What are you talking about?

You fight against whoever you encounter and try to take their treats. The person who has the most treats at the end is the winner. Isn't that what Halloween is about?

In what world are you celebrating Halloween? I've never heard of rules that vicious and dangerous.

Well, that's what I've been told. Either way, those are the rules for this event.

Is there anything good that comes out of winning if you play by those rules?

I have no idea. I was only told to join the event and make things more exciting. They never tell me the details.

Anyway, let's get going. We can't start anything by sitting here doing nothing.

Fine, I'll join you. But where are these enemies that you're talking about?

Don't tell me they're gonna be ghosts. I mean, I know it's Halloween and all, but...

Stop right there!

If you wish to go any further, you must forfeit your treats to me!

I'm gonna take a wild guess. Do you mean trick-or-treat?

I have some treats, but I'm supposed to collect as many as I can, so I can't just give 'em to you.

You fool! I never said I wanted those measly candies! I'm talking about shiratama treats from Hoteiya!

Do you think I'd really have them on me?!

If you don't have any, then it seems I have no other choice. I will defeat you and win this battle.

Wait, I need a better explanation. Are you allowed to gather whatever treats you want?

And why are you so into all this?

Calm down, Ichigo. If she wants to fight, then let me handle it.

Renji?

I already agreed to participate in the event, so I might as well win it.

I hope you're ready, Rukia!

You're strong, Renji. I didn't think you'd come at me with full force though.

Heh, of course I would.

Too bad for me, then. The shiratama treats that Kisuke gave me will have to do for now.

Wait, you already got some? And you still asked for more? You must really love that stuff.

All right, that's enough play. I need to do the mission I was originally tasked with.

You're on a mission?

That's right. My job is to guide the two of you.

Then do your job and guide us instead of trying to take shiratama treats from us!